Crisanta Duran voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Authorizes Gender Changes on Birth Certificates
Vote to pass a bill that amends the requirements to change an individual's gender identification on their birth certificate.
Authorizes the state registrar to issue a new birth certificate with a different gender designation to an individual who was born in Colorado upon receipt of the following (Sec. 1):
A written request for a gender change from the individual or from the individual’s legal guardian; and
A signed statement from a healthcare provider indicating that the individual has undergone surgical, hormonal, or other treatment for the purpose of gender transition or that the individual has an intersex condition.
Authorizes the registrar to contact the medical or mental health provider to verify any statements submitted (Sec. 1).
Prohibits any markings indicating amendments on the new birth certificate (Sec. 1).
Prohibits the registrar from requesting additional information to perform the amendments (Sec. 1).
Requires the registrar to seal the original birth certificate and the records relating to the issuance of a new birth certificate unless the individual is under 18 years old (Sec. 1).
Title: Authorizes Gender Changes on Birth Certificates